Three Cheese Penne Pasta Bake
Flavour Notes

Three cheeses do three different jobs: mozzarella for stretch, cheddar for savoury depth, parmesan for the golden-brown crackle on top. The pasta is cooked just shy of al-dente so it can take the oven time without going soft. A pinch of dried chilli in the sauce wakes everything up — leave it out for the children, lean in for the grown-ups.

Heating Instructions

All meals are fully cooked and delivered refrigerated. Keep refrigerated (consume within 4 days) or freeze immediately for up to 6 weeks. For best results, defrost overnight in the fridge — frozen-direct timings are a fallback, not the target.

Reheat to 75°C / 167°F internal temperature — a knife-tip held 2 seconds against the centre should feel hot, not warm. Always rest 2–5 minutes after reheating so the centre fully evens out. Reheat once only; never re-reheat leftovers.

Prepared in a kitchen that also handles gluten, tree nuts, dairy and soy — see the allergens list for dish-specific information.

Heat gently until piping hot throughout. Times are a guide — check the centre before serving.

Temperature
180u00b0C
  1. Cover with foil and bake at 160u00b0C for 15 minutes. Uncover, raise to 180u00b0C and bake 5u20138 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling. Rest 3 minutes before serving.
  1. Cover with foil and bake at 160u00b0C for 35 minutes. Uncover, raise to 180u00b0C and bake a further 10 minutes until bubbling. Rest 5 minutes.
  1. Cover with foil and bake at 160u00b0C for 20 minutes. Uncover, raise to 180u00b0C and bake a further 10 minutes until golden. Rest 5 minutes.
  1. Cover with foil and bake at 160u00b0C for 45u201350 minutes. Uncover, raise to 180u00b0C and bake a further 12u201315 minutes until bubbling. Rest 5u201310 minutes.
Temperature
160u00b0C
  1. In an ovenproof dish at 160u00b0C, foil-cover for 7 minutes then uncover for a further 4u20135 minutes to crisp the top.
  1. In an ovenproof dish at 160u00b0C, foil-cover for 22 minutes then uncover for a final 5 minutes until hot throughout.
  1. The 650g is too large for most domestic airfryer baskets u2014 please use the oven for this size.
  1. The 650g is too large for most domestic airfryer baskets u2014 please use the oven for this size.
  1. Add 1 tbsp water round the edges. 60% power for 4u20135 minutes. Rest 1 minute before serving.
  1. 30% power for 8 minutes, then 60% power for 4 minutes. Rest 2 minutes.
  1. Add 1 tbsp water round the edges. 60% power for 7u20138 minutes, stirring any loose pieces halfway. Rest 2 minutes.
  1. 30% power for 12 minutes, then 60% power for 6u20137 minutes. Rest 3 minutes.
Allergens

Contains

  • Gluten
  • Dairy
  • Eggs

May contain traces of

  • Tree Nuts
  • Soy

Prepared in a kitchen that handles all major allergens — cross-contamination possible.

Common questions
  • How long can I keep it before reheating?

    Refrigerate in its sealed container for up to 3 days from delivery, or freeze for up to 6 weeks. Once reheated, eat within 24 hours.

  • Is your kitchen Halaal certified?

    We work to Halaal-friendly standards with separate prep surfaces and no pork or alcohol products. Independent certification is in progress — check the dietary tag on each dish.

  • How does delivery work?

    We deliver across the Cape Town metro on weekdays. Orders placed before 14:00 are dispatched the next business day. Free delivery on orders over R500.

  • Can I customise the spice level or portion size?

    Drop a note in the order comments at checkout — we accommodate where we can. For larger events, contact our catering team for bespoke menus.

The Story

Al-dente penne folded through a herbed tomato and cream sauce, blanketed with mozzarella, mature cheddar and parmesan, and baked until the top is molten and the edges go crisp. Mid-week comfort that never apologises for itself — generous, golden and unfussy.

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Starter
Roast Tomato & Basil Soup R55,00 serves ~2 ×1
Main
Three Cheese Penne Pasta Bake R75,00 serves ~2 ×1
Side
Pumpkin Fritters R55,00 serves ~4 ×1
Dessert
Saucy Chocolate Pudding R55,00 serves ~2 ×1
Combined total R240,00
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